Science Podcasts

An award-winning science podcast for kids (and curious adults) from American Public Media. Kid co-hosts make the learning feel peer-to-peer, not top-down.

A show about the big questions kids have about the world, and the experts who have the answers. Directly addresses the curiosity of children without talking down to them.

Tim Harford tells stories of awful errors, tragic catastrophes and hilarious fiascos to show we can all learn from them.

Stephen Dubner explores the hidden side of everything, through the lens of 'freakonomics'. Applies economic thinking to the 'weird' and unexpected corners of biology, psychology, and culture.

Shankar Vedantam reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior and shape our world. Explains the 'why' behind everyday human behavior using deep psychological insights.

Sam Harris explores some of the most important questions about the human mind, society, and current events. A masterclass in logical inquiry and intellectual honesty on the most difficult topics of our time.

Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk gophers. Mars missions. Slugs. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions.

A Peabody Award-winning podcast that explores the 'big questions' of human existence. Peerless long-form interviews that bridge the gap between science, art, and spirituality.

A show about curiosity where sound-rich storytelling meets deep scientific and philosophical inquiry. Unmatched production quality and 'cinematic' audio storytelling.

Brain fun for curious people. Your source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.

Conversations with the world's most interesting thinkers about science, society, philosophy, culture, arts, and ideas. A physicist's lens on every conceivable field of human knowledge.

Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, and celebrity guests explore astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe.

Each week, host Manoush Zomorodi explores a big idea through the lens of several TED Talks. Curated, thematic deep-dives that connect multiple TED speakers to explore a single big idea.

Dr. Rupy Aujla explores how what you eat can transform your health. A unique blend of clinical expertise and culinary passion, focusing on food as medicine.

Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos reveals the latest scientific research on what actually makes us happier. Yale's most popular course on happiness, delivered as a free podcast by the professor who created it.

Dr. Peter Attia takes a deep-dive approach to longevity, healthspan, and the science of living longer and better. Medical-grade depth and rigor applied to the science of living longer and better.

A science podcast from Vox about everything we don't know. Focuses on the questions that remain unanswered, highlighting the process and limits of scientific discovery.

Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz guide curious kids and their grown-ups on a journey into the wonders of the world around them. The gold standard for educational children's audio that adults genuinely enjoy too.